The American Missionary — Volume 41, No. 6, June, 1887

"The American Missionary — Volume 41, No. 6, June, 1887" by Various is a compilation of historical documents that sheds light on missionary endeavors within the United States. Crafted in the late 1800s, the book explores social issues of the time, such as the interactions between different races and ethnic groups, specifically highlighting the difficulties encountered by African Americans, Native Americans, and Chinese immigrants. Its primary objective is to generate both interest and financial backing to aid in the education of disadvantaged populations, with the text introducing various segments, including letters from the editor, requests for charitable gifts, and status reports on different missionary projects. It also considers the unstable monetary state of the American Missionary Association (A.M.A.), emphasizing the pressing requirement for more donations to prevent it accruing debt and emphasizes real stories from people doing missionary work, including issues with funding and the critical importance of education and moral direction for communities that are struggling. Through these accounts, the book highlights the widespread spirit of compassion and social duty that propelled missionary work then.